Panel Builder

Panel Builder II

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Shift: 1st shift, 7am-3pm

Pay: $18-$23/hour

Job Summary:

• As a control panel builder, your responsibilities include the assembly of electrical components into a control panel for industrial machines.
• You are responsible for the assembly of wiring layouts on electric units.
• You primarily use hand tools like screwdrivers, wire strippers, and crimpers.
• A Level 2 panel builder can perform line inspections for correct wire and terminations.
• Included is the understanding of wire color and AWG.
• A workmanship level to correctly dress wires with ties to create a neat appearance is required.
• An understanding of the correct use of fasteners and power tool selection is required.
• Other duties include communicating problems and quality control issues to supervisors and co-workers, and keeping the work area clean and organized.
• You must be able to use precision measurement tools, such as micrometers and gauges.
• You must know how to operate grinders, pneumatic tools, and hand tools.
• It is critical that you have strong verbal communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and knowledge of safety best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• A Level 2 Control Panel Builder completes the control panel build using prints, drawings,
• point to point wire lists, and customer specifications with assistance.
• Record changes on engineering documentation.
• May work under the guidance of engineering on customer projects.
• Create documentation related to panel wiring and layout.
• Perform hardware and wire tightness tests to specification with calibrated torque tools.
• Performs wire pull tests as needed.
• Completes point to point, for continuity using a multimeter.
• Maintains records of final units as required prior to shipment.
• Maintains labor/project activity logs.
• Adheres to all production procedures to include health and safety regulations.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Experience & Education Required:

• High school diploma/GED with 2-4 years relative experience or equivalent. Technical degree a plus.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Proficient in reading 2D and 3D engineering blueprints.
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical standards such as NEMA, NEC, UL, IEC.
• Must have the ability to work efficiently under general supervision.
• Route and bundle wires and cables neatly and according to established electrical standards.
• Check work to ensure error-free products.
• Keep red lines of any changes required during manufacturing and turn into supervisor/engineer for document correction.
• Identify any wiring or drawing errors and report back to engineering for correction.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical documents and manuals.
• Analytical skills - Problem solving, failure analysis, (proficient understanding of mechanical mathematics).
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Outstanding organizational skills, attentive to details and highly organized.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively track project deliverables.
• Excellent communication, organization, and prioritization skills.
• High level of motivation and problem-solving skills.

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